Staff at one of the country's largest discount retailers have revealed the meaning behind Home Bargains' mysterious red star stickers found on price tags.

This comes after customers on the popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK wanted answers to this burning question.

One user named Jake said: "Just a quick question, does anybody know what these red star stickers are for?

"I was thinking special offer or managers special but the items I have seen them on haven’t changed in price."

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Home Bargains staff were quick to provide an answer.

Home Bargains workers reveal the real meaning behind the red star stickers 

One employee took to the page to reveal the meaning behind the red star sticker, saying: "It’s a product we will always stock.

"It’s mainly for staff so if we don’t have any in to leave the price there and leave the shelf space as it should come back in on the next delivery if we sell out."

Another said it represents the 75 best-selling products for the well-known retailer, adding: "It’s mainly for staff so if we don’t have any in to leave the price there and leave the shelf space as it should come back in on the next delivery if we sell out."

Where is my nearest Home Bargains store?

Those wanting to find their nearest Home Bargains store can do so by using the company's Store Locator on its website.

All customers have to do is look up their town or postcode in the search bar.

Who owns Home Bargains?

Home Bargains was founded in 1976 by Tom Morris and is known under the trading name TJ Morris Ltd.

The Liverpool company is still owned by TJ Morris, bringing in revenues of £2.5 billion a year.

There are now 539 locations as of 2022, making it one of the largest discount retailers in the UK.